When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
- BSB When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
- NKJV Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
- NASB So then, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that He was making and baptizing more disciples than John
- NLT Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John
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Quick answer
Jesus became aware that the Pharisees had heard he was making and baptizing more disciples than John. Growing attention from the authorities prompts his departure from Judea.
Overview
The note about the Pharisees' interest signals rising tension that shapes Jesus' movements. His leaving avoids premature conflict, since his 'hour' had not yet come. The setting prepares for the journey through Samaria and the encounter at Jacob's well.
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Cross-references · 12
- John 3:26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
- John 3:22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
- 2 Cor 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- 1 Cor 2:8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- Acts 10:36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- 1 Cor 15:47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
- Luke 1:76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
- Jas 2:1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
- Rev 19:16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
- Luke 2:11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- Luke 19:31And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
- Luke 19:34And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
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